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Tigers’ defense rises to occasion in 41-29 win over Temple

Memphis’ defensive corps picked up the slack when the offense stumbled against the Owls. And Related Article: Rodney Owens was a huge reason the Tigers came out on top

By Steven Johnson October 24, 2020

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Calkins: A year later, the Memphis Tigers get their revenge

This time, the Tigers defeated the Temple Owls, and it was sweet for Joey Magnifico and Memphis fans everywhere.

By Geoff Calkins October 24, 2020

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Rodney Owens right on time with clutch performance vs. Temple

The transfer defensive back had the game of his career at just the right time for Memphis. And Related Article: Memphis’ defensive corps picked up the slack when the offense stumbled against the Owls

By Steven Johnson October 24, 2020

Coronavirus

New COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rising in Shelby County

From Oct. 10 to Saturday, Oct. 24, the Shelby County Health Department recorded a daily average of 213 new coronavirus cases and 3,326 tests results with a 6.4% positivity rate. The Health Department has reported at least 200 new cases seven days in a row, with the highpoint of 414 new cases on Saturday.

By Omer Yusuf October 24, 2020

Coronavirus

Shelby County reports 414 new COVID-19 cases as testing numbers rise

This is the highest single-day total since the 664 new cases reported Aug. 1. The Health Department has reported at least 200 new COVID-19 cases seven days in a row.

By Omer Yusuf October 26, 2020

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Friday preps: Lausanne takes down another 6A opponent

Craig Cunningham scores twice, defense turns in a solid shift as Lausanne continues its upward trajectory.

By John Varlas October 24, 2020

Memphis Tigers Football

Deep sigh of relief on Twitter as Memphis fends off Temple

The score for most of the game was uncomfortably close for Tigers fans.

By The Daily Memphian Staff October 24, 2020

Real Estate

‘Mobility Center’ crowns $62M plan to improve Downtown parking, walking

The Downtown Memphis Commission is proposing a comprehensive solution to parking and pedestrian shortcomings.

By Tom Bailey October 26, 2020

City of Memphis

Strickland trying to get process back on track for possible MLGW exit from TVA

The mayor says taking bids from possible rivals to TVA should include transmission costs to get the cost estimates needed to make a decision about MLGW leaving the federal agency.

By Bill Dries October 24, 2020

Elections

Collierville candidates weigh in on landfill

Some Collierville residents continue to express frustration as the smell of the landfill often wafts toward their homes. Candidates for alderman weigh in on the matter.

By Abigail Warren October 26, 2020

Real Estate

Faropoint buys more industrial space near Memphis, seeks more

Faropoint just bought a 708,000-square-foot warehouse in Marshall County, and now owns 4.6 million square feet of industrial space in the Memphis area.

By Tom Bailey October 23, 2020

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Public Safety

Trump pardons former state Sen. Brian Kelsey

Kelsey pleaded guilty in November 2022 to charges related to his attempts to funnel campaign money from his state legislative seat toward his failed 2016 congressional bid and he reported to federal prison last month.

By Bill Dries 23 hours ago

Millington Millington to break ground on new middle school

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Inked: Industrial space headed to auction, CanopyNation expands to East Memphis

A Shelby Drive industrial building will be auctioned off, an insurance agency is expanding to East Memphis and a wholesaler moved to Pleasant View Road.

By Dima Amro March 12, 2025

Premium Business Popular fitness instructor opening ‘Grit Group Fitness’ studio

Transportation & Logistics Spirit Airlines to offer nonstop flights between Detroit, Memphis

Transportation & Logistics Allegiant to pause flights from Memphis to Los Angeles

Grizzlies’ Morant says the win over Utah was not ugly. But it was dramatic.

Grizzlies star Ja Morant gave Utah guard Collin Sexton a thumbs down. Should Memphis get a thumbs up for another close win?

By Drew Hill 4 hours ago

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Memphis Tigers Basketball Memphis’ PJ Haggerty named second-team All-American by The Sporting News

Comeback Coffee closing cafe

“We are not going anywhere as Comeback,” said Hayes McPherson, co-owner of the Pinch District coffee shop, which will continue producing coffee sodas and locally roasted coffee. “Things are just going to look different.”

By Jennifer Chandler March 10, 2025

Millington to break ground on new middle school

“We’re expecting a lot more growth in the next five to 10 years,” MMSD Director of Schools James “Bo” Griffin said. “Adding onto the middle school will help us to be ready for that growth.”

By Michael Waddell 23 hours ago

State honors Priscilla Presley as she asks support for Rock ’n‘ Soul Museum

While in Nashville asking the Legislature for support for the Rock ’n‘ Soul Museum, Priscilla Presley was given the highest civilian award Tennessee can bestow.

By Benjamin Smith March 10, 2025

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Calkins: How an 11-year-old girl helped inspire Hardaway’s greatest season

Penny Hardaway was named American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year Tuesday. Is that because an 11-year-old girl gave him an unexpected gift? OK, maybe not. But he did just ask her for two more.

By Geoff Calkins March 11, 2025

Sound Bites: Stacey Greenberg talks Edible Memphis, restaurant advice

Greenberg is editor-in-chief of Edible Memphis magazine and has been chronicling the best places to eat in town for decades. On the podcast, she joins Holly Whitfield to talk about her career in food writing and taking the reins of Edible Memphis in 2018.

By Holly Whitfield March 08, 2025

Word Search: Grit Group Fitness

Can you solve this week’s word search?

By The Daily Memphian Staff 1 hour ago

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